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County dedicates new Athletics and Activity Center

Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer speaks during a dedication ceremony for the Henderson County Athletics and Activity Center Thursday morning. The center is on the site of the old Hendersonville Christian School.

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Published: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 4:57 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 4:57 p.m.

Henderson County leaders and community members attended a dedication Thursday for the county's new Athletics and Activity Center.

The center is on the site of the old Hendersonville Christian School. The 11-acre property came with a 15,720-square-foot gymnasium, playing fields and a 12,084-square-foot building with space for offices, recreation spaces and community event rooms.

The center is planned to be used by the public for basketball, volleyball or sports camps, as well as activities such as aerobics, dance, karate and arts and music instruction.

In March, commissioners approved a $147,800 bid to begin remodeling the former school property. Dunlap Construction has since renovated the school's former classroom building and gymnasium, including restrooms and skylights.

<p>Henderson County leaders and community members attended a dedication Thursday for the county's new Athletics and Activity Center. </p><p>The center is on the site of the old Hendersonville Christian School. The 11-acre property came with a 15,720-square-foot gymnasium, playing fields and a 12,084-square-foot building with space for offices, recreation spaces and community event rooms.</p><p>The center is planned to be used by the public for basketball, volleyball or sports camps, as well as activities such as aerobics, dance, karate and arts and music instruction.</p><p> </p><p>In March, commissioners approved a $147,800 bid to begin remodeling the former school property. Dunlap Construction has since renovated the school's former classroom building and gymnasium, including restrooms and skylights.</p>